Quinine Hydrochloride Dihydrate from Germany
Quinine hydrochloride dihydrate is a water-soluble salt form of quinine alkaloid from cinchona, used in parenteral antimalarial formulations. Falls under HTS 2939.20.0050 as other cinchona derivatives. The dihydrate form is standard for injectables.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide water content analysis confirming dihydrate status (CAS 6119-70-6)
• Include endotoxin testing results for parenteral grade materials
• Verify pH specifications (typically 5.5-7.0) in certificate of analysis